New SEAT Ibiza FR First Drive

[@CarObsession]

Thanks for all the likes and views so far guys - I really appreciate it! If I have enough footage I'll be making a video with the brand new SE model as well.

[@CABEZAS--LUNA]

I want to buy one of the above cars...and i want your opinion please... Seat Ibiza 1.5 fr or Leon.., Ford Fiesta ST 3 and the VW Polo... Please help me...

[@CarObsession]

@@CABEZAS--LUNA Hi Cristos, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Apologies for the large delay in responding; I did not get a notification for your comment. There's a good chance you've made your mind up, but I've not driven a Polo, so I can't comment on that. In regard to the ST, that's not really comparable to the FR, the ST-Line is a better match of you ask me and out the two cars the ST-Line is more fun but the Ibiza feels more grown up and has more space.

[@philbailey8572]

Really good and informative review. I also had a Mk 3 Ibiza, a 1.2 S and I also had it for over 10 years. Was a great car and that's why I'll be buying one of these.

[@CarObsession]

Cheers Phil, thanks for your kind words 👍. Thanks for watching!

[@gerrynicol3951]

I drive a 1.4 2014 model great car from new. just ordered my nerves 1.0 fr.black changing my wheels to the ones you've got on the model your driving.

[@jasonknights9663]

I went for the 115ps FR trim Ibiza over the fiesta and this drives like a lion

[@CryptoScotAllan]

Still enjoying it ?

[@YY-sj2kh]

How you finding it stilll bro?

[@CABEZAS--LUNA]

What do you think about this and the fiesta st 3 ? Which do you prefer?

[@lucyk310]

Went and ordered mine last week. Seat Ibiza FR sport, Desire red. Just gotta wait 3 months to get it 😩

[@CarObsession]

I'm sure it'll be worth the wait, thanks for watching. 👍

[@TheDiksaaa]

Very good review! Good job mate!

[@CarObsession]

Cheers buddy, thank you very much!

[@RY-xc1cx]

Nice review, kind of persuading me to get it for my first car 🤔

[@CarObsession]

Hiya R Y, glad you liked the video, thanks for watching

[@grantmarshall3026]

Happy days. You'll have to let me know when a dsg diesel is introduced for us over 40s with dodgy joints! Mind you,my 18 year old son would love the fr ,😉

[@deadandgone70]

Looking at this for sure. Need to get a used one and trade in my current itech for one!

[@II3V4NSII]

Just ordered one of these in June, expect to be waiting awhile for delivery😂

[@CarObsession]

Let's hope it's worth the wait! Thanks for watching Callum.

[@lucashenriques4242]

Hows it goin?

[@ronshephard9429]

Just ordered the Ibiza FR Sport 115ps DSG in Mystery Blue. Pity there's a three month wait.

[@CarObsession]

Good things come to those who wait! Thanks for watching Ron.

[@DannySeventySeven]

Three month wait? I ordered a 115 FR Sport, manual today in Desire Red. Mine's an 18 week wait :D I was going to go for a Fiesta ST Line X but there's no way Ford can justify that extra price tag IMO, having closely gone over both cars and taken them out twice each. The standard ST Line is a bit more competitive but the cloth seat trims feel properly cheap. Whereas the seats on the FR Sport.....different class.

[@ronshephard9429]

I tested the Fiesta ST line too but the room in the back was crap and I preferred the Seat's looks and interior too, plus it cheaper.

[@CarObsession]

@@ronshephard9429 Agreed, the ST Line is a good car, but the Ibiza offers better rear/boot space and I'd argue it looks better

[@DannySeventySeven]

@@ronshephard9429 Yeah it's certainly much roomier in the back of the Ibiza - the latter feels like a much bigger car than the Fiesta tbh. I really liked the Fiesta, don't get me wrong, but it didn't win the fight. It was out of the Fabia, Fiesta and Ibiza for me, but once I'd seen, sat in and driven the Ibiza, the choice was pretty straightforward. So much more for your money in the Seat.

[@jasonknights9663]

nice review mate

[@CarObsession]

Thank you very much Jason, thanks for watching.

[@oliverawffm]

I think SEAT have done a very good job! Design, color, technology, rear room and boot. Just wish they would make a 3 door version. There's something I don't like with the rear doors merging with the C pillar...

[@CarObsession]

Hey Oliver, thanks for watching. Funnily enough, I'll be testing the 1.5 litre model tomorrow - video for that will come soon. Yeah, a three door would look better, but quite a few brands offer 5-door only hatchbacks nowadays.

[@oliverawffm]

Car Obsession Awesome! I've been considering the 1.5 FR as my next car, so can't wait to see your review video of it 😀

[@CarObsession]

OliverW Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! Hopefully it'll be ready for this Sunday at 7pm

[@Michel11.11]

@@oliverawffm hope your 1,5 still runs? Its an experimental car which only produced for two years with alot of problems. The new one with auto transmission and software update is allright but i still prefer the 1.0.

[@Julian.186]

Would you go for the 1.5 tsi with 20.000km or with the 1.0 tsi and 2.000km

[@CarObsession]

I'd go for the 1.5 👍🏽

[@JimboJammy]

Great little car, much prefer it to the new fiesta, hard choice between this and the new polo! Surprised the fr didn't have electric windows in the back! Even my 2010 mk5 se ibiza does!

[@CarObsession]

JamesyBoyJim Yes, I was quite shocked by it too! In regards to this or the Polo, I'd have the Ibiza everyday.

[@MrHyyu]

At least in spain, this car has electric windows in the back as an option in the two starter options and as standard in the Excellence and FR

[@faisu45]

Need a help from you gym. I bought a 2nd hand Ibiza 2018 FR 1.5 model. But next to spare wheel's (Big wheel with cover on top) left side black box is missing. Not sure what is it. If you could tell me what does it call or what is it. will be great full . Thank you in advance

[@CarObsession]

Hello Faisal, thanks for watching and for commenting. I'm afraid I cannot help you with this query - have you spoken with the people that sold you the car?

[@faisu45]

Bought it from a private seller. I think my tyre compressure mission.

[@CarObsession]

@@faisu45 Then in which case I'd recommend popping in to your local SEAT dealer to see if they can help?

[@faisu45]

@@CarObsession Will do. Thank you

[@CABEZAS--LUNA]

Guys I want to buy one of the above cars...and i want your opinion please... Seat Ibiza 1.5 fr or Leon.., Ford Fiesta ST 3 and the VW Polo... Please help me...🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@CarObsession]

Hi there, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment. To be honest, the FR and the Polo aren't really comparable to the Fiesta ST as that is a hot hatch and the others aren't. I've not driven the polo so I can't comment, although I wouldn't have thought it would feel that different from the Ibiza as they are built on the same platform. If I was picking between those cars I go for the Fiesta ST as that will be the most fun. Hope this helps.

[@CABEZAS--LUNA]

@@CarObsession thank you very much for your advice-help...,truly you helped me a lot...but i have a problem here in Greece...i want to buy the Fiesta the ST 3 edition...and as they don't have it,i have to order it and i have to wait till Christmas...🤯🤯🤬🥴🥴😬 can you believe it...? And for that reason i really don't know what to do... By the way there where you leave how much does this cost? Here in Greece costs around to 29.000€...

[@CarObsession]

@@CABEZAS--LUNA In the UK it costs £24,580, which works out to around €28,500.

[@CABEZAS--LUNA]

@@CarObsession wooow image the difference...i think that I'd have to go to another European country to buy it...and not wait till Christmas... it's a loooot of time... what you think? Ahhh another idea? How about BMW? I had an E36 and i love the E92 and the E46 as well... what do you advise me?🤔🤔🤔 (Thank you very very much for your time, your interest,and your opinion,i truly appreciate it...,and I'm really sorry for so many questions...and disturbing...)

[@dadys31]

So this is 17 number plate, you should try the new model, 18 plate.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Valeriu, it'd be the same though? 🤔. I've driven a 67 plate as well. Thanks for watching.

[@richardbryant3169]

It's a nice looking car

[@richardbryant3169]

I'd personally go for the 1.5 engine though for that bit more power

[@BaraDun.-]

Ibiza FR 1,5cc or Swift Sport? Which one would you buy?

[@CarObsession]

Oh, that's a bit of a difficult one as both of them are good cars. I'd for the FR as more stylish, more practical and the drive is more refined. Thanks for watching.

[@dadys31]

Thinking of getting the new Leon Cupra 300bhp, any thoughts please? Did you drive the 2018 model by any chance please?

[@CarObsession]

Hi Valeriu, I drove it last year - here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYPIf2WYfrBgo6c

[@hnnhgaming]

great review , where in wales was this ?

[@CarObsession]

Thank you very much! It's the Evo Triangle, a stretch of road famous in the automotive world. I only drove part of the course though, so I cannot wait to go back and do the rest at some point! Thanks for watching.

[@hnnhgaming]

Car Obsession ah thank you just got to the bit where you mentioned the Evo Triangle !

[@DannySeventySeven]

There's a good piece on Britain's best driving roads that features the Evo Triangle here: www.admiral.com/magazine/guides/motor/best-driving-roads-in-the-uk

[@CryptoScotAllan]

This or an st line ?..

[@CarObsession]

Oh...Now that is a tough one...I would say the ST-Line feels a bit more fun to drive, but the FR is better looking and it it's more practical. However, I'm still sat on the fence a bit! Thanks for watching.

[@MrRandomname1011]

Was seriously considering this car until i found out they don't have rear electric windows and not even an option unless you get the xcellence! We are in 2017 Seat not 1997

[@CarObsession]

Yeah, I found it hard to believe as well. My 2006 Ibiza FR has rear electric windows, although I'm not sure if they were standard at the time as I bought the car used, but I would have thought they were.

[@troublesome1995]

It has electric windows now

[@ronshephard9429]

So what if it doesn't have electric windows in the back. You can't wind them down from the front so what's the problem.

[@DannySeventySeven]

It's the same story on pretty much all the other cars in its class though. Although tbf, they are a paid option on the rival cars! Thing is, with climate control nowadays, the rear windows don't get opened anywhere near as much and I'm not bothered myself because it's only my kids in the back occasionally.

[@joshbacon8241]

If we convert 200Nm into foot pounds by dividing it by 1.355818 (200 / 1.355818) we get... 147.5124. So this car makes 148 lb-ft of torque.

[@CarObsession]

Hey Josh, thanks for the input and thanks for watching.

[@joshbacon8241]

Car Obsession You’re welcome.

[@CarObsession]

The torque's pretty impressive if you bear in mind my 2006 Ibiza FR offers only 20 more, but with a bigger, 1.8 litre engine.

[@Krupnoklipac]

I payed less for my 1.9 TDI sport rider 2 . This new engines and all accessories are fake and cost too much. You must raise your foot to reach the brake pedal. Windshield reflects everything and you get blind on sunny day.Start/Stop button should not be there near the gearbox.You can easily click it by mistake.

[@MikeLego89]

11 minutes long video, just to see a dude talking inside of car. BORING

[@CarObsession]

Hello Mike, thanks for watching. I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the video, but I have to ask, what else were you expecting? It's a car review, which involves driving a car and talking about it. Were you expecting handbrake turns or stunts or something? As you can see from the likes and comments, this video has been VERY well received, so I'd argue the video is just fine.

[@MikeLego89]

Car Obsession Thanks for answering. For example I would have liked to see some more footage from outside the car, while you're driving through some corners. That would be great

[@CarObsession]

That's a fair enough comment, and I appreciate that feedback. I had the car for a limited amount of time, so there was only so much footage I could get it. As it is, I made it to the lunch stop late and I also missed my train home as well.

[@ronshephard9429]

So why watch it then?